BOOK BY JOE MASTEROFF BASED ON THE PLAY BY JOHN VAN DRUTEN AND STORIES BY CHRISTOPHER ISHERWOOD MUSIC BY JOHN KANDER, LYRICS BY FRED EBB
ORIGNALLY CO-DIRECTED AND CHOREOGRAPHED BY ROB MARSHALL ORIGINALLY DIRECTED BY SAM MENDES
JULY 12 - AUGUST 3, 2024
THANK YOU TO PRODUCTION SPONSORS
The State Theatre of North Carolina
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Flat Rock Playhouse, The State Theatre of North Carolina, enriches lives through the art of theatre by sustaining production excellence, nurturing talent, and inspiring creativity in an inclusive safe haven for artistic vision, life-long learning, and creative risk.
FLAT ROCK PLAYHOUSE’S COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION:
Flat Rock Playhouse, The State Theatre of North Carolina, is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive community of artists, patrons, volunteers, students, partners, and supporters where everyone is welcome.
At Flat Rock Playhouse, all people – whatever their gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, sexual orientation or identity, religion, education, or ability – are valued and respected.
As storytellers, we strive to tell stories that reflect and illuminate the diversity of our shared humanity. We are grateful to our community and our audience members for joining us in this shared spirit of inclusion and equity for all.
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A MESSAGE FROM LISA K. BRYANT, ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
Once upon a time, in a bustling city where the lights shimmered like stars, there was a magnificent theater called “The Enchanted Stage.” Or, as it was known to the locals, Flat Rock Playhouse. It was renowned for its captivating performances, where the complex and beautiful tales of humanity came to life right before the audience’s eyes. In this enchanting theater, the storytellers, actors, and the technological wizards worked hand in hand to create a truly immersive experience. Every show was a masterpiece, blending the power of performance and cutting-edge technology.
One night, a young girl named Lily and her family were fortunate enough to secure tickets to a special performance at The Enchanted Stage. The show, titled “Threads of Time,” promised to take the audience on an extraordinary journey through history, celebrating the triumphs and tragedies of humanity. As Lily stepped into the theater, she was mesmerized by the grandeur of the stage. She took her seat, eagerly waiting for the show to begin. The lights dimmed, and the curtains slowly rose, revealing a scene that transported the audience back in time.
The story began with a brave knight riding across a lush green meadow, ready to battle a fearsome dragon. The audience gasped as the knight lunged forward, slashing his sword through the air, but instead of a dragon, a breathtaking holographic display brought the mythical creature to life. The theater walls transformed into a medieval castle, and the audience found themselves immersed in the sights and sounds of a bygone era. The spellbound spectators marveled as the actors fearlessly enacted scenes of knights, kings, and queens. Words of love, honor, and betrayal echoed through the theater.
As the show progressed, the tales shifted, taking the audience through the Renaissance period, the age of revolutions, and even the wonders of space exploration. Each era seamlessly transitioning into the next, thanks to the awe-inspiring stagecraft and the talents of the designers, craftsmen, and performers. Lily’s eyes sparkled with wonder as the poignant stories shared, both tragic and joyous, touched her heart and left a lasting impression.
As the final act approached, Lily realized that the true magic of “Threads of Time” was not just the technology or the performances. It was the way in which the stories resonated with the audience, reminding them of the shared humanity that we all carry within. With a standing ovation from the captivated crowd, the show came to an end, leaving the audience in awe of the incredible power of live theater. And so, “The Enchanted Stage” at Flat Rock Playhouse continued to weave its spell on all those who entered its doors, using the harmonious blend of performance and technology to showcase the timeless beauty and depth of the human spirit. For in these stories, we learn, we feel, and we discover that the connections between past and present can never be lost.
The 2024 season at Flat Rock Playhouse centers exploring the profound beauty and devastating complexity of our collective humanity, and endeavors to celebrate the role of technology and design in enriching storytelling. I hope that you, like Lilly, will relish the magic and impact of live theatre, crafted with passion and excellence by a team of dedicated Artists and Artisans right here on the great Flat Rock. Welcome to the show!
Lisa K. Bryant, Artistic Director
Welcome to Flat Rock Playhouse and welcome to our 2024 Mainstage Season! We are excited to host you. Whether you are here for the first time or hundredth, each show you see here is an opportunity for us to wow you, astound you, and hopefully make you feel and think.
Producing live theatre takes a village. It is not only the talented craftsmen and artists that bring shows to life from the paint on the scenery, to the actors you watch and the music you hear, but our patrons as well. It is through the collective experience of live theatre that we as a community grow and harness that power for impactful change.
Here at Flat Rock Playhouse, we believe in that power. We believe in the power of shared experiences and shared learning. From our education wing at Playhouse Jr. which provides K through Adult education, to the shows you’ll witness here on our Mainstage, our mission is to support lifelong learning and growth. But it takes the whole community to make that growth possible. To our patrons, volunteers, and donors, thank you for being a part of FRP’s 2024 season! So again welcome, we look forward to growing with you this year!
Sam Yaeger Goodrum, Managing Director
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A MESSAGE FROM OUR BOARD OF TRUSTEES PRESIDENT MIKE WEITZEL
Welcome to the State Theatre of North Carolina. Flat Rock Playhouse was given that designation by the North Carolina Legislature and has continued to live up to the name since 1952. There is a reason why there are not a lot of empty seats around you tonight. There is a reason why not only patrons, but actors return to the Playhouse year after year. It’s the Lighting and Set Designs that makes you one of the “Four guys under a streetlamp” in Jersey Boys. It’s the Costume Design that brings Cats alive. It’s the Sound Design that ensures you hear everything at the “Kit Kat Club”. It’s the Production Team that takes you inside Shawshank Prison. Box Office, Marketing, Development and Admin round out the Team that is Flat Rock Playhouse. Your support through ticket sales, or a donation means everything to us and keeps the lights on. Everyone on the Rock thanks you for being part of the State Theatre of North Carolina. So sit back and enjoy the show!
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CABARET
BOOK BY JOE MASTEROFF BASED ON THE PLAY BY JOHN VAN DRUTEN AND STORIES BY CHRISTOPHER ISHERWOOD MUSIC BY JOHN KANDER, LYRICS BY FRED EBB
ORIGNALLY CO-DIRECTED AND CHOREOGRAPHED BY ROB MARSHALL ORIGINALLY DIRECTED BY SAM MENDES
DIRECTION AND CHOREOGRAPHY BY CHASE BROCK
ASSOC. CHOREOGRAPHER / DANCE CAPTAIN JANE ABBOTT
SCENIC DESIGNER ANDREW BOYCE
ASSIST. LIGHTING DESIGNER LOGAN TAYLOR
TECHNICAL DIRECTOR BRANDON MCIVER
ASSIST. STAGE MANAGER AMELIA DRISCOLL*
INTIMACY DIRECTOR LAURA RIKARD
ARTISTIC ASSISITANT J. TAYLOR WRIGHT
MUSIC DIRECTOR ETHAN ANDERSEN
COSTUME DESIGNER TIM BARHAM
SOUND DESIGNER KURT DAVIS
PROPS MANAGER KENZIE CONNER
ASSIST. STAGE MANAGER LINDSEY A. MOSS*
PRODUCTION MANAGER ADAM GOODRUM
ASSOCIATE MUSIC DIRECTOR ZACHARY KELLOGG
THE BAND
ETHAN ANDERSEN..................PIANO/CONDUCTOR
PAUL BABELAY / BYRON HEDGEPETH..........DRUMS ANDY PRESTON................................................BASS
THE CAST
JANE ABBOTT*..........................FRENCHIE, GORILLA
LISA K. BRYANT*...............................SALLY BOWLES
MISTY RONDEAU ...............................REEDS MAX KINARD .................................TRUMPET JOHN GRODRIAN ......................TROMBONE
MARCY MCGUIGAN*............FRAULEIN SCHNEIDER JOSEPH MEDEIROS*....................................EMCEE
PARKER POGUE*..................CLIFFORD BRADSHAW BRUCE SABATH*..............................HERR SCHULTZ AMANDA TONG*..............................................LULU SCOTT TREADWAY*..........................ERNST LUDWIG J. TAYLOR WRIGHT*...................................HERMAN CODY HOWARD......................................ENSEMBLE
JOSEPH SHERER....................................ENSEMBLE
There will be a 15 minute intermission.
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CABARET is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Tams-Witmark LLC. www.concordtheatricals.com
JANE ABBOTT* (FRENCHIE, GORILLA) (she/her) is delighted to be making her Flat Rock Playhouse Debut. A life-long New Yorker, Jane holds a B.A. in Dance from Columbia University. Favorite credits include the Mark Morris Dance Group (THE HARD NUT, L’ALLEGRO, PEPPERLAND, THE LOOK OF LOVE), The Chase Brock Experience (THE JOYCE, FIRE ISLAND DANCE FEST.), DIAVOLO: ARCHITECTURE IN MOTION, GENERAL MISCHIEF DANCE THEATRE, OLIVIA PALACIOS DANCE, WEST SIDE STORY and THE MUSIC MAN at North Shore Music Theater, and the international tour of LEGALLY BLONDE: THE MUSICAL. Jane performed in multiple Off-Broadway productions with the Chase Brock Experience, including the revival of THE FOUR SEASONS, and in the original casts of THE GIRL WITH THE ALKALINE EYES and BIG SHOT - the latter of which she also worked on as the associate choreographer and dance captain. She has been a proud disciple of Mr. Brock since their first meeting in 2016 and is thrilled to unite yet again on this beautiful production. @janeabbott10
LISA K. BRYANT* (SALLY BOWLES) This season marks Lisa’s tenth year as the Artistic Director for the State Theatre of North Carolina, and first time back on stage in a musical in...a while. Select favorite FRP performances include (Velma Von Tussle) HAIRSPRAY, (May) THE AFFECTIONS OF MAY, (Bianca) KISS ME, KATE, and (Peggy Sawyer) 42ND STREET. Select favorite Directing projects include THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION, MACBETH, WEST SIDE STORY, GOD OF CARNAGE, AMADEUS, RENT, MY FAIR LADY, ONCE ON THIS ISLAND, and many more. As ever, a special thanks to the extraordinary Playhouse Staff and every artist whose talent, dedication, and passion make ‘The Rock’ rock! Finally, a heartfelt thanks to Chase and Ethan for inviting me back to the stage, to Jane, Taylor, and the cast for their support and excellence, and to Mickey and Lisa H. for the additional assists. Love to Jb and Nahla. Thank you for supporting live theatre!
KAYLEE DACOSTA (TEXAS) was born in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands and grew up in Orlando, Florida. Credits include MTV VMAs (Olivia Rodrigo), HELLO, DOLLY (Marriott Theatre), and member of commercial contemporary company “treadFAST”. She is excited to join the CABARET cast and make her debut at Flat Rock Playhouse. Kaylee is beyond grateful for the unequivocal support she receives from her family and friends.
STEVEN ETIENNE* (HANS) is making his Flat Rock Playhouse debut! He is based in Atlanta where he balances work in Film, TV, Theatre, Dance, & Voiceover. It’s a treat to have the versatility to do it all! He thanks Chase & the Flat Rock team for this experience. Favorite credits: Theatre: CATS (City Springs Theatre Co.), IN THE HEIGHTS (City Springs Theatre Co.), NEWSIES (Gateway Playhouse), THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS (The REP Pittsburgh), AFTER MIDNIGHT (Norwegian Cruise Lines). Film: A JAZZMAN’S BLUES (Netflix). Dance: WIG (Todrick Hall). @StevenATN | stevenetienne.com
CARISSA FIORILLO* (ROSIE) Broadway: ALADDIN. National Tours: ALADDIN (1st National Tour), RADIO CITY ROCKETTES (Rockette), BULLETS OVER BROADWAY (1st National Tour), GUYS AND DOLLS. Film/TV; KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN, THE MARVELOUS MRS. MAISEL, FULL FRONTAL WITH SAMANTHA BEE (Emmy Nominated), SNL, and more. Love to my family, especially Mom. @carissafiorillo
RYAN FITZGERALD* (BOBBY) is elated to be apart of this production. Most recently Ryan played Neil Sedaka in BEAUTIFUL, THE CAROL KING MUSICAL at the Arvada Center. He was a part of the Papermill playhouse production of DISNEY’S HERCULES, as well as The New Groups world premier musical BLACK NO MORE with music by Tariq Trotter of The Roots. Favorite roles include Leaf Coneybear in SPELLING BEE, Action in WEST SIDE STORY, and Zoltan Karpathy in Michael Arden’s production of MY FAIR LADY
TANNER FRISBEY* (VICTOR) is a Kansas City native who has lived in New York City for the past 7 years. Tanner graduated from Pace University with his BFA in Commercial Dance (2021). Some of his credits include: Royal Caribbean, Powerball, Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Scarlett Entertainment, Mr. And Mrs. Smith (Amazon Studios), and Elsbeth. Tanner has spent the last three years post grad, performing all over the world, teaching all over the midwest/east coast, and judging for various competitions. Tanner is currently on faculty at Tribe Body and on staff at Revel Dance Convention. Tanner is also YPAD Certified as a teacher. He hopes to share his passion for creating, choreographing, and performing to as many people as possible. @tannerfrisbey
BRIANNA HASTON (FRITZIE) is an allium of Oklahoma City University and a Hendersonville, NC native. She has performed in several productions at the Flat Rock Playhouse including WEST SIDE STORY, CINDERELLA, A CHORUS LINE, A FLAT ROCK CHRISTMAS, and BROADWAY ON THE ROCK. She has also performed at several different venues such as Carnival Cruises, Disney World, the Holiday Bowl, and The Sugar Bowl. Her passion for dance started at a young age at Pat’s School of Dance in Hendersonville, NC where she received a well-rounded education in ballet, tap, and jazz. Brianna’s dream is to continue performing and living life to the fullest.
AMY JO JACKSON* (FRAULEIN KOST) they/she: An award-winning cabaret artist for their acclaimed Tennessee Williams solo show THE BRASS MENAGERIE (2022 Bistro Award; Denovan Residency 2019). Fav stage: COCKTAIL MAGIQUE and SEVEN SINS with Company XIV, SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN (Weston), FUN HOME (SpeakEasy Stage), LITTLE MERMAID (Arkansas Rep), CYMBELINE (Opera House Arts). Film/TV credits include HIGH MAINTENANCE, Sister Tammy in DICKS: THE MUSICAL (A24), and the singing voice of an animated crab in UNDER THE BOARDWALK (Paramount). AJJ’s original musical HATCHETATION was a 2021 selection at the O’Neill (NMTC) and of the 2023 Kilroy’s List/Web. Their work as a kabarettist and nightlife artist has found them on just about every cabaret and comedy stage in NYC. As a text/dialect coach, they’ve worked extensively in NYC and regionally, most notably on Broadway’s KINKY BOOTS. BFA Boston Conservatory.
ABOUT THE CAST
MADDIE FRANKE* (HELGA) Couldn’t be more thrilled to be back at her favorite place on earth. She started as an apprentice here in 2008, and they just can’t get rid of her. Most recently seen as Mary Delgado in JERSEY BOYS, her other FRP credits include A FLAT ROCK PLAYHOUSE CHRISTMAS, PROPOSALS, SOUTH PACIFIC, CINEMATASTIC, LETTERLAND, MAMMA MIA, JOSEPH…DREAMCOAT, ANNIE, A FUNNY THING HAPPENED..., MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS, ALL SHOOK UP (twice!), MAN OF LAMANCHA, and SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS. She also choreographed LETTERLAND, ALADDIN, and YOU’RE A GOOD MAN CHARLIE BROWN. Other credits include; Off Broadway: SLEEP NO MORE, KICKING AND SCREAMING (Assistant Director) In her spare time she also is an illustrator and designer. You might have seen some of her design work around town at ShareWell Coffee and Mountain Juicery! Huge thank you to Chase, all of my Flat Rock friends, and my family!
MARCY MCGUIGAN* (FRAULEIN SCHNEIDER) I am always happy to return to the Artistic Team here at The Rock. Having the oppurtunity to share the stage with Lisa K. Bryant again will always call me back to the Mountains. I learn and grow here every season and working with Chase Brock and Reggie Law is all an actor could wish for. Thank you for supporting our Artistic Endeavours.
JOSEPH MEDEIROS* (EMCEE) Joseph has appeared on Broadway in Edward Albee’s THREE TALL WOMEN, GROUNDHOG DAY, MATILDA, DOCTOR ZHIVAGO, WEST SIDE STORY, WICKED, WHITE CHRISTMAS, GUYS AND DOLLS, GREASE, and BIG, THE MUSICAL. He has also performed in New York at Lincoln Center, Second Stage, The York Theater Company, and City Center Encores. He is currently engaged in a longterm project centered around performing Homer’s ODYSSEY in the original Greek. He has a BFA in Musical Theater from CCM at the University of Cincinnati and a Graduate Certificate in Classics from Columbia University.
PARKER POGUE* (CLIFF) is an actor based in New York City who is delighted to be making his Flat Rock Playhouse debut in CABARET. He has been in numerous theater, film, and TV shows, including BILLIONS, THE GOOD WIFE, LAW & ORDER: SVU, BRAINDEAD, and THE CARRIE DIARIES. I am grateful to the incomparable Chase Brock for bringing me along on this adventure, as well as to my family, friends, and Ru.
BRUCE SABATH* (HERR SCHULTZ) Bruce is thrilled to be making his Flat Rock debut. New York: Larry in COMPANY (Tony® Award – Best Revival), FIDDLER ON THE ROOF IN YIDDISH (Drama Desk Award – Best Revival), CAGNEY, HELLO AGAIN (Drama Desk nomination – Best Revival), THE GIG, PLATINUM, JERUSALEM SYNDROME. Bruce’s MAC Award-nominated one-man show SEARCHING FOR TEVYE has played to sold-out houses in New York and regional venues. Regional highlights: Asolo Rep, Cincinnati Playhouse, Florida Studio Theatre, Geva Theatre, The Old Globe, Portland Stage, Stages St. Louis (FIDDLER IN THE ROOF – Tevye - Broadway World Award) and the Wick Theatre. TV: “The Blacklist,”
“Elementary,” “Madam Secretary,” “FBI: Most Wanted,” “Mrs. Maisel,” “Ramy” and “Limitless”. Graduate of Harvard, Wharton and The William Esper Studio. Thanks to Karen, Michael, Jeremy, Kat, Margot, and Junie for dreaming with me. www.BruceSabath.com, @bsabath on Instagram.
AMANDA TONG* (LULU) is beyond excited to be returning to this wonderful stage. She was last seen in Jersey Boys playing the role of Lorraine. She also played Judy in A CHORUS LINE, Annelle in STEEL MAGNOLIAS and was in the Christmas Show at the Rock for the last two years. Some of her past favorite regional credits include: Regional Premiere FLASHDANCE (Gloria); INTO THE WOODS (Cinderella); ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE (Rachel); MAN OF LA MANCHA (Antonia); SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER (Stephanie)*Winner for Most Impressive Actress in a Lead Role; GODSPELL (Robin); MARVELOUS WONDERETTES (Cindy Lou); Regional Premiere ROCK OF AGES (Constance, u/s Sherrie); CRAZY FOR YOU (Polly); I LOVE YOU, YOU’RE PERFECT NOW CHANGE (Woman 1); DAUGHTER OF SOCIETY (Herself) *New York SummerFest Winner for Best Vocalist in a New Musical; A WALL APART-Air Supply Musical New York Musical Festival. Amanda is a member of the USO Show Troupe where she has had the honor and privilege to travel all over the world performing for our troops, veterans and their families. Her extreme gratitude to Lisa, Chase, Ethan, and the rest of the Flat Rock family. To her dreamy husband Sean, I love you! Proud member of Actors Equity. Galatians 6:9
SCOTT TREADWAY* (ERNST LUDWIG) Scott has cursed WNC Stages for the past 41 years in 180-ish productions between the Playhouse and North Carolina Stage Company. He would like to welcome you to his season of evil characters! Favorite shows include STONES IN HIS POCKETS, THE DROWSY CHAPERONE, INCIDENT AT OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP, THE 39 STEPS, the “TUNA” plays, the “JEEVES” plays and bunches more. But his favorite role of all is that of “ Ava’s Dad.”
J. TAYLOR WRIGHT* (HERMAN) is thankful to be spending his third summer in Flat Rock. During those three years he has acted, directed, choreographed, and assistant directed in ten productions at the Playhouse: CABARET makes eleven! You may have seen him this season in JERSEY BOYS and THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION. Select credits: National Tour and Chinese Premiere of A CHORUS LINE, AFTERGLOW (Off B-way), Hangar Theatre, The Cape Playhouse, New London Barn Playhouse, Northern Stage, Uptown Players. Unending thanks to Lisa, Chase, Jane, Aunt B and Mom for their support in this crazy but beautiful business. Learn more at j-tw.com.
FLAT ROCK PLAYHOUSE STAFF
ADMINISTRATION
Mangaing Director – Samantha Goodrum
Business Manager – Andrea Cochran
Finance and Payroll Manager – Tracy Holbert
HR Consultant – Sharon Cambell
ARTISTIC
Artistic Director – Lisa K. Bryant
Music Director – Ethan Andersen
Assoc. Music Director – Zachery Kellogg
Company Manager – Scott Treadway
DEVELOPMENT
Director of Development – Olivia Palmer
Major Gifts Officer – Jim Brewer
Development Associate – Debra Nelson
Community Engagement Manager - Michael Arrowood
Resource Development and Community
Relations Officer – Bailey Dalton
MARKETING
Director of Marketing – Christy Souther
Digital Media Coordinator – Jeb Purcell
EDUCATION
Director of Education – Lauren Hopkins
PRODUCTION
Production Manager – Adam Goodrum
Assoc Production Manager – Joshua D. Stewart
Technical Director – Brandon McIver
Costume Shop Manager – Tim Barham
Head of Lighting and Projections – Logan Taylor
Head of Audio – Kurt Davis
Props Manager – Kenzie Conner
BOX OFFICE
Box Office Manager – Stephanie Orr
Patron Services Manager - Heather Campbell-Smith
Customer Service Team Leader – Meredith King
Customer Service Rep – Sarah Thorn
Customer Service Rep – Alyson Gooch
House Manager / Customer Service Rep – Jess Casey
House Manager – Emmett Casey
House Manager – Libby Morris
FACILITES
Facilties Director – Paul Feraldi
Assoc Facilities Director /
Concessions Manager – Bryan Taylor
CHASE BROCK (DIRECTOR/CHOREOGRAPHER)
made his FRP debut in 1990, appearing in Vagabond School of the Drama productions Let’s Hear it for America!, All Hallow’s Eve and Once Upon a Shoe directed by Wendy Wilkins and The Little Mermaid and The Legend of Sleepy Hollow directed by Betsy Bisson. Brock has returned to FRP to conceive, direct and choreograph The Nutcracker, co-conceive and choreograph Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, and direct and choreograph The Music Man.
Brock made his Broadway debut at 16 in the original cast of Susan Stroman’s revival of The Music Man, assisted choreographers Ann Reinking on The Look of Love and Kathleen Marshall on Wonderful Town, made his Broadway debut as a choreographer at 27 with Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark, and choreographed William Inge’s Picnic and Joe Iconis’s Be More Chill, which he also choreographed on London’s West End, in Japan, off-Broadway, and in its original production at Two River Theater in New Jersey.
Brock choreographed the American, German, Austrian and Japanese companies of Disney’s The Hunchback of Notre Dame and the original Japanese musical The Ghost and The Lady, currently playing in Tokyo.
TV work includes serving as onscreen theater director for the Fiddler on the Roof episode of Kristen Bell’s Encore! (Disney+) and choreographing Dash & Lily (Netflix), Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO) and co-choreographing Lizzo’s About Damn Time (BET Awards). Video games include Dance on Broadway (Nintendo Wii, PS3. In opera, Brock choreographed Bartlett Sher’s production of Gounod’s opera Roméo et Juliette (The Metropolitan Opera, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Salzburger Festspiele, Great Performances (PBS) and The Met: Live in HD cinema series).
Brock is Artistic Director of the New York-based contemporary dance company The Chase Brock Experience, now in its 17th year, for which Brock has commissioned and premiered 9 original scores and created 34 original works of dance theater which have been presented from New York to North Carolina to Maine. Brock has choreographed for The Public Theater, Roundabout Theatre Company, Second Stage and the Vineyard Theatre, and in regional theaters including The Old Globe, American Repertory Theater, Shakespeare Theatre Company, La Jolla Playhouse, Paper Mill Playhouse and many more, also serving as guest professor or choreographer at The Juilliard School, Barnard College/ Columbia University and Yale School of Drama. Brock is co-founder with Rob Berman of Modern Accord Depot, an arts residency space in the Hudson Valley which has hosted over 250 artists including Regina Spektor, Lloyd Knight, Hope Boykin, Caleb Teicher, Doug Varone and many more. Brock is currently developing three musicals by Eric Dietz, Luna and the Gold River Docks, Delirious Berlin and Pole, as well as the film Starlite.
ETHAN ANDERSEN (MUSIC DIRECTOR) is grateful to be a Vagabond and to help bring quality regional theatre to this community. Currently, he serves as FRP’s Resident Music Director, but he’s also served as a writer, educator, actor, apprentice director, and apprentice in his time at the playhouse. He was the music director and conductor of the SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER national tour and Elon University’s Music Theatre program. On Broadway, he’s played piano for MEAN GIRLS and Company and conducted for BCEFA’s Easter Bonnet Competition. As a writer, Ethan is a member of the BMI Lehman Engel Musical Theatre Workshop, ASCAP, and Dramatists Guild. He is proud to be building
the Playhouse Jr. Licensing program, featuring his new musicals SLOWPOKE!, ROOTABAGA EXPRESS!, LETTERLAND ALIVE!, and GREETINGS FROM NORTH CAROLINA!. Ethan received a BFA in Music Theatre from Elon University. ethan-andersen.com
ANDREW BOYCE (SCENIC DESIGNER) is a Chicago based designer working in Theatre, Opera, Dance, and Film/TV. Flat Rock Debut. Recent credits: Thanksgiving Play @ Steppenwolf; Choice @ McCarter Theater; Barber of Seville @ Opera Theater of St Louis. Boyce’s work has been seen on Broadway, Off-Broadway, London, and most major regional and LORT theaters across the U.S. Opera and Dance credits with: Lyric Opera of Chicago, Opera Theater of St. Louis, Pacific Northwest Ballet, Ballet Idaho, Boston Lyric Opera, Curtis Opera, Philadelphia Orchestra, among others. TV/Film: Shining Girls (Apple TV); Poker Face (Peacock). Yale School of Drama. Associate Professor of Design at Northwestern. www.andrewboycedesign.com
TIM BARHAM (COSTUME DESIGNER) He is extremely excited to be working at Flat Rock Playhouse this season. Prior to moving to North Carolina and living in a tiny house community with his husband, Tim worked for 28 years as the resident Costume Designer at Knott’s Berry Farm in Southern California. He was responsible for 25 mainstage productions a year. He retired only to find his way back to a Costume Shop. He is blessed to again be a part of a wonderful design team.
CHRISTOPHER AKERLIND (LIGHTING DESIGNER) has designed lighting, and occasionally scenery for over 650 productions at theater, opera and dance companies across the country and around the world. Recent work includes DON GIOVANNI (Santa Fe Opera), MANNING (Portland Stage Company) and ANGELS IN AMERICA (Arena Stage). He teaches on the faculty of the Theater School at CALARTS.
LOGAN TAYLOR (ASSISTANT LIGHTING DESIGNER) is currently in his first season as Head of Lighting and Projections for Flat Rock Playhouse. He graduated from The Brevard College in 2017, receiving a B.A. in Theatrical Design & Production emphasizing in Lighting Design. After graduating he worked as the Lighting Director for the Grammy award winning band the Steep Canyon Rangers touring North America from 2017-2021. He then simultaneously joined the Steve Martin and Martin Short tour “Now you see them, Soon you won’t” starting with their Netflix special working as an Assistant Video Designer and Assistant Monitor Engineer from 2018-2021. Logan is excited to start a new chapter of his life with Flat Rock Playhouse.
KURT DAVIS (SOUND DESIGNER) is currently in his third season as Head of Audio for Flat Rock Playhouse. He graduated from The University of Mississippi in 2015, receiving a B.F.A. in Theatrical Design & Production emphasizing in Sound Design. Since then, he has worked in multiple performing arts venues across the country, including Shakespeare Theatre Company, New Stage Theatre, The Warehouse Theatre, and The Brevard Music Center. Favorite designs include MACBETH, THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN, (Flat Rock Playhouse), THE LEHMAN TRILOGY, THE LEGEND OF GEORGIA MCBRIDE (Warehouse Theatre), BRIGHT STAR, and SWEAT (New Stage Theatre).
JAZZY JANE ARMSTRONG (HAIR & MAKEUP DESIGNER) is thrilled to be back for her second season here on the Rock! She is a graduate of Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts and received her Bachelor of Arts in Theatre. Some recent work was at Gulfshore Playhouse as a wardrobe intern and at the Weston Theatre Company as a wardrobe supervisor and costume/ wardrobe assistant.
BRANDON MCIVER (TECHNICAL DIRECTOR) is celebrating his second full season with Flat Rock after joining the theatre at the very end of 2022. He has worked in numerous scene shops in various capacities over the last 20 years. In 2003 he moved to Columbia, SC where he began his theatre career as ATD with Trustus Theatre. Throughout his artistic adventure, Brandon has worked as a carpenter, painter and props and scenic designer for many if not all of the theatre, dance and opera companies in Columbia. He has also designed/built scenery, special effects and props for independent film and commercial video. On a smaller scale, Brandon has built scenery and served as puppeteer for the Columbia Marionette Theatre. After relentless vacationing in WNC for the last 15 years, he decided to finally become a resident.
KENZIE CONNER (PROPS MANAGER) is thrilled to be returning for the 2024 Season! Originally from Roanoke, VA, she is a theater professional with nearly 3 decades of experience in performance, props, puppetry, scenic design, stage management, choreography, special effects makeup, technical direction, and production management. After spending a wonderful summer as an intern here at FRP, graduating college, and then spending a year abroad in Ireland, she was lucky enough to work on board Disney Cruise Line for over 3 years. She has worked for the Virginia Children’s Theatre, the Jefferson Center, and many other regional arts organizations in various capacities. Apart from being a theater professional, she has spent time working in event management as the Director of Events for the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad in Ohio, and has spent over a decade as a freelance wedding and event coordinator.
BILL MUÑOZ* (PRODUCTION STAGE MANAGER) This year marks Bill’s 33rd season at Flat Rock Playhouse, and 35th year as a proud Union Member of Actors’ Equity Association. Starting out as an apprentice in 1985, through subsequent years, he went from Scenic Carpenter to Actor to Stage Manager to Fight Choreographer to year-round staff as Production Manager. Although now he “stepped down” to only be hired seasonally, he always looks forward to return to this special community at the “Rock.” Special thanks to those who support live theatre and make the arts an important contribution to society. Much love to his wife and daughter, the two most important people of his life.
AMELIA DRISCOLL* (ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER) is thrilled to be back at Flat Rock Playhouse working on another fantastic production. In 2012, she graduated from UNC Wilmington with a BFA in Creative Writing and a minor in Theatre. Since then, she has worked as an Production Stage Manager or Assistant Stage Manager for theatres in North Carolina, South Carolina, and California. She would like to thank the cast, crew, production team, and everyone at FRP for making this a wonderful experience. Finally, to her friends and family, a huge thank you for their endless support and love.
LINDSEY A. MOSS (ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER) is thrilled to be back at FRP and to be part of this important production. Previous credits include Hairspray, Les Miserables, The Last Five Years, and Miss Saigon (among many oth-
ers) at Flat Rock Playhouse; Vrooommm! at Triad Stage; and Twelve Dates of Christmas-2017 & 2018, Lifespan of a Fact, The Roommate, Be Here Now, and Thurgood at North Carolina Stage Company. Many thanks to Lisa, Adam, Billy, Amelia, Hannah Kate, and the entire FRP team for having me back and a BIG thank you to YOU for supporting live theatre.”
HANNAH KATE HAWVER (ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER) is from Myrtle Beach, SC and just finished her third year at the College- Conservatory of Music (CCM) studying stage management. She has previously worked at the Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts and Gulfshore Playhouse and is thrilled to be in Flat Rock for her first summer.
ZACHARY KELLOGG (ASSOCIATE MUSIC DIRECTOR) is an internationally acclaimed jazz and classical artist. Select credits include, “Broadway Holiday” (Transcendence Theatre Company) & “Play Me Off: Songs from Home’’ (Off Broadway). Zachary is a member of the Dramatist Guild and is eternally grateful to be doing what he loves. For more information, visit ZacharyKelloggMusic.com @ZacharyKelloggMusic
ADAM GOODRUM (PRODUCTION MANAGER) Adam graduated from UNC School of the Arts in with a B.F.A. in Technical Direction. After graduating he went to Goodspeed Opera House where he spent 3 years climbing the ranks from a Carpenter, Lead Welder, Master Carpenter to their Assistant Technical Director 2007. He then moved to DC to become Signature Theatre’s Technical Director. After a year with Signature he returned to Goodspeed to take over as their Technical Director where he stayed from 2009-2013. In 2013 Adam moved closer to home and joined the Flat Rock Playhouse staff where he took on the position of Technical Director, and in 2014, he moved up to be the Production Manager. Adam is happy to have found his place back in his home state of NC where he is closer to family and friends and where he and his wife, Samantha welcomed their first child Ryden to the Vagabond Family in 2018.
JOSHUA STEWART (ASSOCIATE PRODUCTION MANAGER) is currently in his third season with Flat Rock Playhouse. Originally hailing from Illinois, he received a Bachelors of Science in Theatre Production from Illinois State University and a Master of Fine Arts in Stage Management from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Prior to settling in Western North Carolina, Joshua traveled the US as a production manager and stage manager. He has worked with companies such as Florida Grand Opera, the Atlanta Opera, Utah Festival Opera and Musical Theatre Company, and Rutgers University Mason Gross School of the Arts, among others.
DALE BROWN (CASTING DIRECTOR) 30 years to the summer after appearing on stage at the Playhouse, Dale is delighted to rejoin the Vagabonds ranks as casting director. His work in casting includes - Broadway: Phantom of the Opera, Billy Elliot; A Little Night Music, Jesus Christ Superstar, Guys & Dolls (w/ Tara Rubin Casting). Off-Broadway: Gorgeous Nothings (upcoming – Life Jacket Theater), Our Brother’s Son (w/ Jason Styres), America Is Hard to See, Daddy Long Legs (Drama Desk Nom), Old Jews Telling Jokes. Regional: Run Bambi Run (world premier), Titanic, Nativity Variations, The Chinese Lady, The Who & the What (Milwaukee Rep); The Heart Sellers, John Proctor is the Villain (Huntington); In the Heights (Seattle Rep), Things I Know to Be True (Arizona Theatre Co.) 2 Pianos 4 Hands, In the Heights (Cincinnati Playhouse), Sense & Sensibility (Chicago Shakespeare), Disgraced (Syracuse), Lives of Reason, In This House (Two River Theatre). Honors graduate of Kalamazoo College & the BESGL Theater Program (London). dalebrowncasting.com
THE LEIMAN
Find peace and tranquility in this new garden of remembrance.
Flat Rock Playhouse’s founder, Robroy Farquhar, settled in this beautiful mountain region to celebrate the joys of nature and create a safe haven to practice his craft. In 2021, we continue to embrace the quiet serenity of our beautiful surroundings with The Leiman Garden of Remembrance.
David and Sharon Leiman donated this hallowed ground in memory of the six million Jews and millions of other men, women, and children murdered by Nazi Germany. The garden invites us all to remember, learn, reflect and NEVER FORGET.
David and Sharon first came to Flat Rock Playhouse in 2016 for the all-star hit production, Million Dollar Quartet. We are honored and overjoyed to call this dynamic duo part of the Flat Rock Playhouse team of patrons, donors, and volunteers.
2024 Donor Listing
Individual, foundation, and corporate donors make it possible to produce high-quality, hand-crafted live theater and arts education programs at Flat Rock Playhouse. We are deeply grateful for your support.
To see a full listing of our incredible supporters, please visit our Virtual Playbill.
Donations below represent 14-month cumulative giving totals through 05/21/2024. Please contact debranelson@flatrockplayhouse.org if correction is necessary.
BOLD NAMES = The Vagabond Society
RED NAMES = 2024 Subscribers
ITALIC NAMES = 2024 Donor Concierge Club
BLOCKBUSTERS ($100,000+)
Charlotte & Bob Otto
SHOWSTOPPERS ($50,000+)
Dennis & Victoria Flanagan
Paul M. Simons & Buddy Hughes
Joe & Hilda Ippolito (in memory of Don & Joanne Rathgeb)
David & Sharon Leiman
MEGASTARS ($25,000+)
Clyde & Nina Allen (in honor of Lisa K. Bryant & Paul Feraldi)
Nancy & Richard Burns
Lynn & Bob Davidson
Robin & Gene Hamme
SUPERSTARS ($10,000+)
Audrey Love Charitable Foundation
J. Jette & Linda Edwards Campbell
Beth & Jon Couch
Peter Parry (in memory of John S. Cox)
The Larry & Ashley David Foundation
R Dean Jollay Jr.
Joseph Laughter & Scott Keels
David & Terri Luck
Bill & Miller Medina
Daryl & David Nelms
George & Sioux Oliva
Bob DiBella & Carol Savage
Nancy & Alan Sawyer
Jo & Bob Staton
STARS ($5,000)
John & Lisa K. Bryant
Kay & Franke Burke
Terri Eisenhauer
Deanna & David Ellis
Ted Etherington (in memory of Carolyn Etherington)
Bill & Sally Hale
Kim & Dave Hinkleman
Dr. Rick & Flora Hobson
Thomas T. & Bernice F. Irvin Foundation
Mal & Mary Kessinger
Dot Moyer
The Perkins Charitable Foundation
Justin E. Richards (in honor of Jan & Pete Richards)
Bill & Carolyn Robichaux
Suz & Mike Weitzel
IMPRESSARIOS ($2,500+)
Ellen & Lindsey Allen
David Coates
Carol Gettig & Charlie Phillips
Candi & Josh Guffey
Barbara Guidos
Sherri & Rick Holbert
Judy Hoyer
Steve & Sheryl Jamerson
Diane Kyker
Peggy & Don Luy
Nancy & Larry McGaughy
Beverly Melenyzer
Tim Parks & Lance Hiatt
Tracy Robinson & Mark Salmanson
Joy & Eric Rutherfurd
Amy Singletary
Robert Stone & Jan Hundhausen
Jan & David Sullivan
Robert & Elaine Waring
Gary Warlen
Martha Wurzel (in honor of Philly Kohn)
Diane & Dale Zuck
HEADLINERS ($1,000+)
Ken Adams
Jennifer Andersen (in honor of Ethan F. Andersen)
Anonymous
Jerry & Linda Ariail
Jim & Carol Avallone
Connie & Gib Backlund
Allan & Terri Baer
David & Debra Baker (in memory of Marsha Raney & Virginia Camp)
Bob & Karen Balkman
David Bowers
Dale Salvaggio Bradshaw & Sophia Bradshaw
Kay Brems
Sharon Campbell
Bob & Mary Chamberlain
John & Donna Crawford (in honor of all the actors & staff)
Julie Davis
Steve Dozier Group
Marvin & Patricia Eargle
Jan & Jeff Egolf
Dr. & Mrs. William T. Garrison
Gayden & Janell Gauthier (in honor of Deceased Family Members)
Adam & Sam Goodrum
Harry & Sarah Grymes
Rod & Diane Hansen
Gordon & Sarah Herring
Don Holder (in honor of John & Lisa Bryant)
Bruce Holliday & Denise
Cumbee Long
Ann & Bob Irelan
Diane Jankowski
Steve & Sharon Johnson
Kay Jollay
Joyce Jolly
Kirsch Family
Bob & Paulette Kurek
Bryan Wesselink & Carmen
Lehtinen
Erwin & Nancy Maddrey
Tom Marshall
Sandy & Bill Martin
Caroline Gunther & John McCormick
Tod & Renita McDougal
McKibbin Family Donor Advised Fund of CFHC, Inc.
Richard Mears
Beth Allen Menyhart
Nancy Miller
Roberta Moll
Libby Morris
Lois S. Carlson & Jerome Mrowca
Tom & Jackie Murrill
Robert Nosal & Robert Trisolini
Belinda Parks (in honor of A. Lee Parks, Jr.)
Jeff & Melanie Pieper
William Reese
Turner & Debbie Rouse
Edwin & June Salvesen
Troy, Kate, Beth, Drew
Scarborough (in honor of Nancy & Larry McGaughy)
Michael & Judy Scharf
Lynne & Phil Seymour
George & Cathy Shields
Shannon & Jon Sigmon (in honor of The Goodrum Family - Far & Wide)
Helen & Russell Smart
Jane & Bill Swafford
Jane Rouse Waddell
David & Lorraine Watson
Tricia & Bill Wearmouth
Sandra Woodfin Williams
Young Family Charitable Fund (in honor of Charlotte Otto)
2024 CORPORATE, GOVERNMENT & FOUNDATION SUPPORT
A Friend of Flat Rock Playhouse
Joseph Laughter Clothier & Scott Keels Design
Terri Eisenhauer
Signature Properties
AdventHealth
Charlotte & Bob Otto
New Initiatives Fund
Knox Law
The Shubert Foundation
Mainstage Season SponsorsCharlotte & Bob Otto
The Village of Flat Rock
David & Sharon Leiman Mainstage
Tryon Estates - ACT Retirement
Life Communities
Forvis Private Client
Marked Tree Vineyard
Henderson County Government
North Carolina Arts Council
United Community Bank
Henderson County Tourism
Development Authority
PMI Blue Ridge
Van Winkle Law Firm
Robin & Gene Hamme
New Works Founders Fund
Victoria Flanagan, AAMFT
Clinical Fellow, Trauma and Grief Counseling
Henderson Oil Co Inc.
Joe & Hilda Ippolito Black Box Stage
Southern Alarm & Security
PERFORMERS ($500+)
Anonymous
S & J Family Fund at Community
Foundation Tampa Bay
Sonia & Jerry Arnold (in memory of Bridget Bartlett)
Eileen Bailey
Marti & Julian Biller
Kay Brems
Richard & Sally Brigden
Sherry K. Brooks
Becky Bruening (in memory of James Bruening)
Michael & Ann Campbell
Keets Cassar
Elaine Cole
Gerard & Odette Coluccelli
Norris and Cricket Crigler
Mark & Meredith Dornenburg
Elizabeth Justice Giving Trust
Renaissance Charitable Foundation, Inc.
Christopher & Mary Fender
Mark Finley
Greg & Carol Fouts
Gayden & Janell Gauthier (in honor of Deceased Family Members)
Mary & Graham Hallward
Rod & Diane Hansen
Sandy & Donna Hastie
Herbert & Pamela Hertner
Patti & Phil Byrd
Jana & Bill Humleker
Robert Stone & Jan Hundhausen
Carl J. Johnson & Alexandra Das
M & W Johnson
Amy Johnston
Lynda Jollay
Joe Pucilowski & Susan Kasper
Lee & Sarah King
Dan & Edie Lang
Ernest Levinson
Phil & Cynthia Lewis
Jonathan & Kristen Lyda
David & Nancy Mahoney
David & Susan Marchette
Tom Marshall
Charles Marston
Carol Martinez
Geoffrey Masukawa
Elizabeth & Brian McCormick
Sandra & Donald McIntyre
Gail McLeod
Linda Meade & John Luechtefeld
Leslie & Charles Mishner
Tim & Joey Mock
Judi Moolten
Beverly Morris
Dennis Mountain
Susan Nation
Mike & Rosemary Nelson
Jim & Kitty Olson
LTC Robert T. & Patricia A. Payne
Sue Payne (in memory of Jayne & Gloria)
Angela & Joe Peiso
Allan Pennington & Lois Mikrut
Paige Posey & Mark Warwick
Gordon & Leona Query
Charles & Dianne Russ
Edwin & June Salvesen
M. H. Seibold (in memory of Marvin Seibold)
Lewis Singer
Dr and Mrs Leonard Snyder
Barbara Stangl (In memory of Patricia Burkholder Stepp)
The Paton Fund of Community Foundation of Henderson County, Inc.
Danny & Gina
Sandy Taraszki
Lana & Raymond Tetzlaff
George & MG Tyda
Amy Underwood
Nick & Merrie Weedman (in honor of former Mayor Robert V Staton)
Robin & Bonnie Worcester
BACKERS ($250+)
Wedge & Debbie Abels
From Friends of Flat Rock Theater
Paul A. Abry
Roger C. Adams
Karen Adkisson
Jane & Terry B. Andersen
Virginia Bailey
Rex & Becky Banadyga (in memory of George Wilkins)
Bill & Ceelie Beacham
William C. Beck
Sandra Bennett
Charles & Nancy Blakely
Kari Bos & Robert Vorona
Helen & Chuck Bosshart
Jim Bradford & Ruby Grimm
Robert & Ann Braswell
Geri Brink
Robert Brown
Nancy Buchan
Bob & Kathy Bushong
Brant & Judy Bynum
Eileen & Pat Cafferty
Robert & Jeannette Cannon
Carol & Rocco Cassone
Kathy & Gary Christensen
Alice Clark
Edie Clark
Brent & Lynn Clever
Celia Cogdell (in memory of Jerry Cogdell)
Maureen Coleman
Carol Coles
Adele & Newt Colston
Barbara Connell
Robin Coseo
Thomas & JoAnn Cox
Anna & Graeme Dalziel
Betsy Darnall
(in memory of Tom Darnall)
Dr. & Mrs. Amal Das
Sandy J. Davis
Diane Dillingham
Ron & Debbie Evilia
David & Bonnie Gold (in memory of Herberet Novack)
Goldens
Connie Goodrum
Lt. Col. Walter Goodwin Esq
Tom Gurley
Earle Haire Jr
Bob & Myra Hannah
Jerry & Melissa Harrelson
Mike & Paula Harrison
Jacque & Woody Headden
Peter & Sandi Heckman
Paula & Ron Hoffman
Ginny & David Hoppenworth
Lynn & Allan Huffman
Debbie & Standford Hyslop
Alan Jastczemski
Andrea & Jim Johannsen
Deborah Johnson (in memory of
C.B. Johnson)
Johanna Johnson
David & Julia Johnson
Clariette Joseph
Andrea Sundberg
Martin Kalb
Michael Kavouklisv
Ken & Sue Kilburn
Judy & Bill LaMée
John N. Leach Jr
Laura & Ron Leatherwood
Dudley & Becky Lehman
Elaine & Jon Levine
Anat Levi-Wipranik
C. A. Lewis
Doris Loomis
Stephen Machiz
Gayle Magruder
Robert & Frances Martino
Gene M. May
John & Susan McCormick
Herbert & Diana Mcguire
Howard & Mary Lou McJunkin Jr
Anne Mercer
Charlene Miller
Bill & Charlotte Moore
Trish Morgan
Deborah Mounts
Angelique Murphy
Janet Newman Berry
Dennis O’Connor
Bill & Judy Pendergast
Debbie Penney
John Phillips
Becky & Cody Plott
Jan & Dave Powell
Chip & Karen Pryde
Dr. Kenneth & Debbie Ray
Isabel Richardson
Elaine Rindner
Eileen Rolnick (In memory of William Iverson)
Bill Elmore & Beth Rountree
Bill & Jean Ann Rushton
Scott & Dorene Savage
Karen & Paul Schaefer
Patricia Shepherd
Carole Sitzer (in memory of Stanley Sitzer)
Bill & Karen Skelton
Mark Sothmann & Kathleen Lally
Carol and Jack Spencer
Steve & Danelle Springer
Fred Stack
Tracy Stanley, Jonah Stanley, Adalynn Riddle
Holly & Andy Strauss
Peace Sullivan
D. Alice Taylor
Claire Taylor
Janet & Rick Taylor
Susan Thomas
Pam & Ed Tiles
Martha Todd
Doris Tomlin
Michael & Rebecca Trepper
Sandy & Bill Tucker
Suzanna Waddell
Bill & Ida Walker
Paula & Steve Webb
Dr. & Mrs. Jerry Weiss
Andrew & Kathryn Wells
Valerie Williams
Richard H Willits
Greg Wilson
Linda & Bob Winans
J&C Enterprises (in memory of
Mari McCullough)
Bud & Mary Lynn Yost
SUPPORTERS ($100+)
Diane Adams
Barry Aldridge
David Aldridge
Vic & Mary Anne Allwein
Anonymous
Vicky Anthony
Carol Bailey
Jean Baldwin
Marilyn Barnwell
David & Pamela Baron
Charles Beard & David Levy
Thomas Bell
Russell Benton
Bruce Berkowitz
Blair Best Jones
Anne Bethea
Lisa Better
Steve & Gina Bishe
James Bondi
Becky Born
Tim & Lucy Brannon
Dr. Jim Brewer (in honor of Sandy and Donna Hastie)
Ann Brindisi
Elizabeth Brown
Charlie & Lindley Buchas
Dru Buesing
Christine Burns-Fazzi
Charles & Linda Butz
Lisa & Gus Campano (in memory of Kay Hall)
Jane Canniff
Alice L. Carey
Eugene & Sallie Carr
Mercedes Otero
Walter Castro
Robert D. Chapin
Joe & Cheryl Chasin
Christopher Chianesi (in memory of John Cox)
Jeff & Julie Christianson
Marty Cornwell
Gail Craine
Peggy & Joseph J. Cramer (in memory of Parker Roberts)
Keith Crow
James Cullen
Judy Ferguson Cunningham
Heather Cygan
Jane Shelton Dale (in honor of Carol D. Austin)
Charles & Tammara Darnell
FRP Chorus (in loving memory of Darlene Tribby)
Gerald Davidson
John Delaloye Jr
PJ Dempsey
Ellen Depelteau
Linda & Brian Dillon
Louis Dixon
Thomas Doebber
Chris Dolman & Cathi Culbertson
Diane Doolittle
Valerie & Bill Douberley
Dana Dubreuil
Ginger Ellis
Earl Engle (in memory of Constance Engle)
Larry & Beth Farmer
Emily Fechtenburg
Rodney Filasky
Steve & Lori Fischer (in honor of Mike Campbell)
James & Brenda Fisher
Susan Fisher
Juliette Fister (In honor of Matthew Glover and Ethan Anderson)
Elizabeth Fletcher
Debra Fontaine
Frank Forbes
Gerald & Gayle Foret (in honor of our parents)
Robert & Jennie Francis
Irene & Lee Friedman
Pamela Fuhrer and Larry Goodhue
The Fuller Family
Rachel Fulp
Greg Garvan
Marilyn & Allan George
Gordon D Giffin
Larry Gilliland
Barbara Goodman
Katherine Grant
Sheila Grapes
Gerald & Ann Graves
Janet Gray & Russell Luke
Blaine & Cynthia Greenfield
Erinn Groh
Lou Hackney & Mark Packard
Leah Hammond
Garry Hancock
Jerry & Paulette Handegan
Robert & Diane Hansberry
Rowdy Harden
Kellee Haselton (in honor of Nat Zegree)
Mary Haslam
John & Carol Helbling
Thomas D. Herring Jr
Randy Herron (in honor of Karen Herron)
William Hill
Patricia Hobbs
Lee & Carole Hodges
William & Judith Hollenack
Susan Hood
Ellen Horst (in memory of Dave Hart)
Dick & Eva House
Steve Hurst
Teresa Iacono (in memory of Mary Louise Iacono)
Kate Ingram
James & Susan Irvin
Susan Jahnke
Gerri Jergensen
Foster & Judy (in honor of Foster M. Johns, IV)
Brad Johnson
Paula Jones
Glenda Jowers
Jim & Janel Jurczyk
Katherine Karraker
Kathy & Jack Keefer
Mary M. Kinard
Chuck & Nancy King
Rebecca King
Brittany Kiteley
Paula Klante
Mary Klenz
Ann & Gene Klimstra
Sharon Kopstein
Kathleen Kurke
Renée La Schiazza
Lake Summit Properties LLC
Linda & Bill Lambert (in memory of Phoebe Lambert)
John R. Lauritsen
Mary LaVigne
Michael Lawson
Vicky Lieber (in memory of Ed Lieber)
Violet Ludvick
Virginia Lyle
Bruce Macdonald
Anne Maliff
Carolyn Marlowe
Donald Mateyka
Judith Mayer
Carol McCrory and Brenda Clark
Stephanie McDonald
Ann McFadden
Ellen Menkin
Carl Miller
Stuart Miller
George & Rebecca Mills
Trudie Mitchell
Gary Mohr Sr
Wally & Rhonda Momeier
Barbara Moore
William Moore
Rachel & Jerry Moran
Geraldine Morgan
Anthony Mumblow
Judiann Myers
Susan & Joseph Myers (in memory of Bob Sturm)
Dennis & Gail Nelson
Robert Neubert
Heidi Owen (in memory of Mary Reimann)
Mary Owen (in memory of Charlie Owen)
Michael & Phyllis Owens
Judy Peacock
William Pender
Robert and Laura Petrus
Jane Phillips
Rick & Elsie Pilarski
Don & Brenta Poole
Eve & Alan Powell (in honor of Lisa Bryant for her talent, strength, skill, dedication & kindness)
Robert and Lorie Primosch
Maureen Prunty
Richard Pucciarelli
Thomas & Susan Purdy (in memory of Sylvestor F. Leahy)
Ann & Jerry Pyles
Earle & Ann Rabb
Jim & Becky Ramsey
Bill & Beth Ray
Rick & Virginia Rehn
John Reingardt
RentWNC
Lynda Richards
Pete & Jan Richards
Michelle Rippon
Carol Roberson
Sue Robinson
Regan Roos (in honor of Scott Treadway)
Chip & Marcy Ross
David Rumbough (in memory of Linda)
Mary Michele Rutherfurd
Frank & Nancy Rutland
Drs. Robert & Barbara Sadowski (in honor of responders)
Daryl & Emily Sakol
Lydia Sargent
Bill Saylor
Monroe Scheiner
June Scott
William Scrantom
Wendy Showalter
Patty & Jim Siebert (in memory of Dave Hart)
Connie & James Simons
Helen Sirett & Ken Hendrix
Ann Smith
Dee Smith
Jaye Smith
Punch & Nan Smith
Gail & Nelson Sobel
Diana Spitzer
Ann Stewart
Patti Stewart
Jeanne & Brantley Sudderth
Kim & Mary Taylor
Robert & Shirley Teel
John Teller
Robert Temple
Jay & Nancy Thorndike
Kay Thorp
John & Joanne Thurow
Dennis Tinseth
Arden Travers
Mark & Jane Trexler
Diane Turner
Charlie & Jane Tyer
Robert Utsey
Alicia T. Vogel
Mayor Barbara Volk
Nancy Waclawek
Sonja Waddell
Gil & Sheila Walden
Leslie Wallace
Kimberly Ward
Joy Warren
Bob & Cecily Wells
Craig & Arlene Welch
Jim West
Adrian Wettach
Delbert & Linda Whitaker
Laura K. White
Jay & Patrice Wiggins
Heidi Will
Kathryn Williams
Robert Williams
Jeffrey & Debbie Wilson
Susan Wittman
Christine Woodruff (in memory of Mrs. Mary Reimann)
Theo & Ruth Woolsey
Leslie Wynne
Natalie Zitnick
You can catch Rootabaga Express all Summer long, for FREE!
Thursdays and Saturdays at 10:15am at the Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site amphitheater.
Thanks to the everyone at the Sandburg home for helping us continue this annual tradition, and thanks Apprentice Program sponsors Lynn and Bob Davidson and Playhouse Jr. Sponsors Dennis and Victoria Flanagan for making this possible!
Preserving the Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site for generations to come - would you like to be a part of that legacy? Connect with The Friends of Carl Sandburg at Connemara to find out how. friendsofcarlsandburg.org
FLAT ROCK PLAYHOUSE LEGACY GIVING
Ensuring arts accessibility, entertainment, and impact for years to come.
Flat Rock Playhouse’s Vagabond Society invites dedicated arts lovers to consider including Flat Rock Playhouse in their estate planning.
We celebrate the following founding members as champions of the arts.
Judy & David Burnstein
Wes & Gayle Colby
Karen Conley
Bob DiBella & Carol Savage
Albert & Jeannie Gooch
Caroline Gunther
Gene & Robin Hamme
Gordon & Sarah Herring
Sherri & Rick Holbert
Richard B. Hurley
Charlotte & Robert Otto
Tracy Robinson
Lynne & Phil Seymour
Janette Boyd Sullivan
Sandra Woodfin Williams
Members not only secure the theater’s future but also etch their names into a narrative of artistic brilliance, talent cultivation, and boundless creativity. Your support through planned giving is a testament to your profound dedication to enriching lives and nurturing our community.
For more information or to become a member of the Vagabond Society, please contact our Development Office at oliviapalmer@flatrockplayhouse.org or by calling 828.693.0403 x 230.
